software

Most writers work on computers. Most computers are connected to the internet. The internet is a dangerous, dangerous place, full of time sucks to trap the unwary. Therefore, many writers have found it necessary to give themselves a little hand in order to fight temptation and remain productive.… Read more

If you’ve made it this far without finding the perfect writing software for your needs, here’s your last chance before you have to go code your own. This is my little “holding pen” for potentially useful software programs and other tools that I discovered recently and haven’t had time to investigate in enough detail to categorize properly.… Read more

From word processors to personal wikis, there are dozens of great software programs that can help writers with planning, organizing, researching, writing, editing, formatting, and publishing their work. But the different types of programs we’ve already covered in this series aren’t the only ones that can be useful for writers.… Read more

Timelines are a method of organizing information visually and chronologically. They’re tremendously popular with teachers and other educators and can also be very useful for writers working on biographies and history books. Fiction writers can use timelines as a worldbuilding tool to help develop backstory, outline major plot events, and more.… Read more

Outlining and mind mapping are different methods of generating and organizing ideas. Many writers prefer to use one method or the other, while others use both, either together or at different stages of the creative process. There are many excellent software programs designed to help you create attractive outlines and mind maps simply and easily.… Read more

Kerry is the author of P is for Princess: The Extraordinary Lives of 26 Real-Life Princesses, and numerous articles and blog posts on topics such as history, science, gardening, sustainability, and women’s issues.